Crime
'If it's just shifting around police, it's not helping': Labour on new police team
The presence of a new police beat team is needed in Henderson to help bring crime down rates in the area, says a local councillor. Audio
Police continue to roll out beat teams, West Auckland next
Police are continuing to roll out beat teams across the country, with Henderson in West Auckland to receive seven officers in the coming weeks. Assistant Police Commissioner Jill Rogers spoke to Corin… Audio
Justice Minister on latest crime figures
The government says crime stats will remain "volatile" as it announces violent crime has fallen, and its ahead of its target. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Loafers Lodge trial to see how the fire began
A 50-year-old man, who has name suppression, is accused of murdering five people by setting the boarding house alight in May, 2023.
Prisoner takes Corrections to court in battle for meds and hearing aid batteries
Lance Michael Lee said he was in "dire need" of specific medication.
Government says it's tracking ahead of violent crime reduction target
"We know our plan to restore law and order is working and we make no apologies for getting tough on crime," Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said.
Search for Australian gunman continues as small town reckons with 'sovereign citizen' ideology
A friend of Desmond Freeman, the sovereign citizen accused of fatally shooting two police officers and injuring a third, claims he was a long-standing victim of police persecution.
More than 50 firearms missing as four individuals charged
A police operation in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne saw more than 75 firearms seized.
Boss messaged teen after work party saying he felt 'Rapey af'
The now-35-year-old cafe owner had a 'deliberate pattern of behaviour towards young and vulnerable females' he employed, a judge said.
'Stop being selfish': Psychologist's message to fugitive father Tom Phillips
Dr Tim Watson-Munro urges Tom Phillips to think about the rest of his children's lives Audio
17-year-old charged with murder of Rotorua man Temutu Vincent Ehau
Ehau died on Trigg Ave, Rotorua last week.
Victoria police not ruling out charges against Dezi Freeman's wife and son
A 42-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy were taken into custody during a raid at a Porepunkah home on Thursday night.
Loafers Lodge murder trial see CCTV of man setting the fire
The Loafers Lodge murder trial today watched CCTV footage of a man setting a fire inside the Wellington boarding house on the evening it burned down. A 50-year-old-man, who has name suppression, is… Audio
Why the SAS aren't being called in to track down Tom Phillips
With the case now stretching on for years, it's been suggested that the NZ Special Air Services be tasked with locating him and his children.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 29th August 2025
In today's episode, Waikato Police are investigating a fresh sighting of who they think was fugitive Tom Phillips and one of his children; More details of the night the Loafers Lodge hostel caught… Audio
Trial into Loafers Lodge fire enters fifth day
More details of the night the Loafers Lodge hostel in Newtown caught fire has been revealed in the High Court in Wellington. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Police investigate Tom Phillips sighting
Waikato Police are investigating a fresh sighting of who they think was fugitive Tom Phillips and one of his children. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao's murderer appeals conviction
Chinese national Tingjun Cao was jailed for life for killing Bao.
'We want this matter resolved': Mayor on gang violence
Arrests have eased tensions but it's "still a concern" that those responsible for several shootings remain at large, Bernie Wanden says. Audio
Police make seven arrests in Levin after spate of shootings
Police have made seven arrests in Levin since they put a gang conflict warrant in place, but those behind a spate of shootings in the Horowhenua town are still at large. Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden… Audio
